Help with just bought timeshare

[bogey21]

It doesn't matter how long it takes to get there - the documented date of mailing is what counts.

I thought I said that OP wants "proof of mailing".

My concern with Registered Mail is that it sometimes takes forever to get to addressee which will at best slow down any refund due so yes, it can matter how long it takes to get there. A few years ago I liquidated a collection of old casino chips most of which I sent Registered Mail. Three to six weeks for delivery was not unusual. Why should OP unnecessarily extend the length of time it will take to know he is off the hook and to get his refund?

George

 

[Rob&Carol Q]

IMO this is bad advice. Registered Mail, although never lost, often takes forever to get to addressee.
George

You have a better idea? Be a while since I truly cared about proof of mailing and waaaaaay back when I did, Registered was the way to go.

Is there such a thing as a simple proof of mailing that the Post Office issues? Seems like that would be the easy answer.

 

[bogey21]

You have a better idea? Be a while since I truly cared about proof of mailing and waaaaaay back when I did, Registered was the way to go.

Is there such a thing as a simple proof of mailing that the Post Office issues? Seems like that would be the easy answer.

A couple of thoughts -

1) Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation
2) Certified Mail with Return Receipt
3) Use Self Service Machine and save receipt which will show
zip code, time of day mailed, credit card charged, etc.

If Recind Instructions only say reply by USPS, 1) or 2) should do what you want. If Recind Instructions seem to preclude Priority Mail or Certified Mail, 3) should be enough proof of mailing.

George

 

[Crohnos01]

As already drummed into your head by now, read the instructions for recession.

In my case, there were two addresses listed. Some think I went on overkill here, but I sent certified mail to BOTH addresses, even though the instructions said one address or the other. In addition, my instructions allowed me to send a telegram, which I did. It cost me $40 to send about a six word telegram, but I paid it with a smile on my face and a song in my heart knowing I was saving another nearly $14,000 by doing so. I wanted absolutely NO possible way for the developer to wriggle out of my recession. I highly recommend sending to both addresses if you have two listed and if there is only one listed, send two letters to the same address by two different carriers (i.e. FedEx and USPS) if you want to do the "belt AND suspenders" methodology.

Welcome to the group. Browse around do some reading. There are some great folks here who have "been there, done that" on just about every scenario you can imagine with timeshares.

 

[pacodemountainside]

Worked part time for post office a few years ago, so things may have changed.

USPS used to offer proof of mailing for $.40. However, a couple weeks ago when I wanted to do clerk said the computer printed receipt he gave me with addressee zip code , etc. was all I needed.

Certified mail is for paper work having no insurable value. It goes in hopper with all other first class mail and delivery person writes out receipt form and if green card attached signed. One can track by going to USPS and plugging in 16 digit number.

Registered mail is for valuables having an insurable value. It is separate from first class mail and generally in locked pouch with very limited access. Hence, it is slower and unnecessary for recissions.

Priority mail is for faster delivery and has various options.

 

[Cheryl20772]

I thought I said that OP wants "proof of mailing".

My concern with Registered Mail is that it sometimes takes forever to get to addressee which will at best slow down any refund due so yes, it can matter how long it takes to get there. A few years ago I liquidated a collection of old casino chips most of which I sent Registered Mail. Three to six weeks for delivery was not unusual. Why should OP unnecessarily extend the length of time it will take to know he is off the hook and to get his refund?

George

I agree completely. Registered mail costs more and takes much longer. It's more secure, but is meant for things like valuable certificates, money, jewels and such. Actually today, Express mail might be better than registered.

For rescinding all you are concerned with is proof that you got the letter into the mail by deadline and return receipt for relief that it was actually delivered. You don't need insurance. Certified with return receipt or Priority with delivery confirmation are probably best. Sometimes the green return card comes off the letter and it's up to the carrier or clerk to see that and make another one. Sometimes they miss it; you can follow it up and get a duplicate from the PO.

If the letter comes back undelivered, don't open it...it's still legal proof (in an argument) that you mailed the letter on time.

 

[Crohnos01]

Good to know Paco. I just checked and I did send priority mail, not certified as I said earlier...

BTW - love your Avatar!

 

[hugh6m]

Thank you! I was reading about the 10 days rule a couple days ago and find out about the Ebay resale this morning.

I will call the company and cancel it today.

But I do like the idea of using timeshare for our vacation. I've been reading TUG forum as much as I can get up to this point and found that people recommend Hilton. I haven't found anything that sells for 3 weeks.

Correct me if I am wrong, the average maintenance cost for HGVC in Kissimmee, FL costs around $800-900. If I purchase 3 different HGVC, they would charge me 3 x $900 = $2,700 right?

If you are interested in HGVC, you don't have to purchase 3 consecutive (or concurrent) weeks at the same resort to be able to vacation that way. With any HGVC purchase you get points that are based on the season and quality of the resort and type of unit you purchase. You can use those points at your home resort in home season and reserve up to one year in advance, you can use the points at any HGVC resort at other times, but you can only reserve 9 months in advance. If you want to travel in peak seasons at the resort of your choice, you might find it difficult to get exactly what you want, but we have never had that problem. Resale purchases of HGVC have the same points trading rights as developer purchases, but resale purchases don't get to trade their vacation club points for Hilton HHonors points.

 

[Patri]

Worked part time for post office a few years ago, so things may have changed.

USPS used to offer proof of mailing for $.40. However, a couple weeks ago when I wanted to do clerk said the computer printed receipt he gave me with addressee zip code , etc. was all I needed.

I wouldn't depend on that, since it only gives zip code. No proof of actual addressee, so t/s could dispute it. Unless it is the 9 digit code that is for their specific address. Still, it doesn't necessarily meet the recission directions. I'd blow the 40 cents, but I think it is now 55 cents.